England's Ultimatum Demands Indemnity and Commission
Britain presses Nicaragua for £15,000 smart money to cover Hatch’s expulsion incident and for a three member damages commission for British subjects. One commissioner to be British, one Nicaraguan, third not a US citizen. a British warship heads to enforce within seven weeks. US citizens barred from the panel. President may seek softened terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manaeua
Nicaragua
Hatch
Mosquito Reservation
Great Britain
United States
Currency question in Germany reduces phrasing in declaration
Berlin dispatch cited by The Times reports the state council adopted Hohenlohe's currency declaration omitting the line without prejudicing our imperial currency. It clarifies that Germany is not adopting bimetallism and notes openness to discuss remedial measures with other states to maintain silver value.
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State Council
Hohenlohe
London
the Times
Berlin
Imperial Gazette
Germany
Reichstag
Alliance Sailor Wanted Arms and Men to Cuba Fire
A Havana cable claims the Alliance carried 24,000 rifles south on the voyage she was fired upon. It also reports eastern Cuba landed men who were passengers on the Alliance, taken off in fishing smacks the night before the attack. The cruiser Conde de Venadito fired on the Alliance. The marine commandant general reported to the captain general, who asks for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Cuba
New York
Herald
Havana
Allianca
Conde de Venadito
Marine
American steamer sunk in Caribbean amid Cuban crisis
A Tampa special reports the Spanish warship Arcedo fired on and sank an American steamer near Puerto del Padre on Cuba's northeast coast. Sixteen crew members reportedly perished. Unclear if the schooner carried arms or aimed at Cuban expeditions. Havana claims say the schooner sailed from Key West. Inquiries find no missing boats besides legitimate trade vessels.
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New York
Tampa
Fla
Arcedo
Puerto del Padre
Havana
Key West
Cuba
Sailors and Rebels Move Near Alianca Area
A Spanish gunboat fired on the Allianca near a narrow entrance, with the Infanta Isabella sailing toward Havana, possibly withdrawn over the Alianca affair. Havana dispatches say General La Chambre has departed Manilla with cavalry and infantry toward Yucaybamo, while General Garrick pursues rebels from Baire. Spanish newspapers Justin and Ideal face court martial over articles about army officers.
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Duenas
Havana
Alianca
Mapurip
General la Chambre
Manilla
Yucaybamo
Garrick
Baire
Manprip
Justin
Ideal
Kansas City Bank Failure Ends Its Business Day
The National Bank of Kansas City failed to open, following a March 15 unfavorable statement. Deposits steadily dwindled after the 1893 panic, forcing suspension though assets stood at 1,080,000 with liabilities of 1,050,000. The Star editorially asserts other city banks remain in splendid condition.
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The
National
Kansas City
National Bank of Kansas City
Star
Osage Citizenship Worth Fifty Thousand In Question
A delegation of Osage Indians held final talks with Commissioner Browning asking for a roll examination to strip those fraudulently admitted. Citizenship revenue is about fifty thousand dollars, with claims many ineligible admitted. An unbiased agent will be sent to conduct the requested review. Proclamation Opening Lands Delayed. Secretary Smith says proclamations opening Yankton or Siletz lands likely not within three weeks due to poor weather. President Cleveland Birthday. President Cleveland, age 68, observed quietly at the White House with exchanges of congratulations and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Washing Toy
Smith
Yankton Reservation
South Dakota
Siletz
Oregon
Cleveland
Washington
White House
Income Tax Returns Coming In From Taxpayers
Washington reports a large rush of income tax returns to the internal revenue bureau. Returns show satisfactory acquiescence to tax collection rules and utmost secrecy about amounts and details is being observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
No Loophole For Racing In DC Court Affirms Miller Conviction
The DC Court of Appeals upheld Judge Cole in Frederick Miller's case for making books on races, stating no loophole for racing exists in the district unless the supreme court reverses. Ellsworth ex-Country Treasurer Dick pleads guilty to embezzling $36,000, gets four years at Lansing.
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Washington
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Cole
Frederick Miller
Supreme Court
Ellsworth
Kan
Lansing
Combine of Postal Employes In Washington Pressure Mix
The post office department reports a powerful postal employes combine forming in Washington to pressure Congress to overturn regulations and rules of the department. The group aims to influence policy through organized action.
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Post Office Department
Congress
London mayor accepts honorary presidency of baseball association
Sir Joseph Renals becomes honorary president of the London Baseball Association. Thomas Duffy of Dixon Illinois aged 30 shot himself in Clinton Indiana. Colonel Daniel E Robertson aged 82 Minnesota pioneer died in St Paul. Charles B. E. Laughton ex lieutenant governor of Washington and Nevada died in Tacoma. Colorado amends insurance tax law taxing 2 percent of gross premiums. White Ash mine disaster 24 dead caused by lights in an abandoned chamber. Father Malone of Colorado denounces Recorder Goff’s incitement to Irish violence in Ottawa Illinois. Land Office to appraise and sell abandoned military reservations. Canfield to address Central Nebraska Teachers Association in Arora April 4 Grand 6.
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London
Joseph Renals
London Baseball Association
Thomas Duffy
Dixon
Clinton
Daniel E. Robertson
Minnesota
St. Paul
Charles BE. Laughton
Washington
Nevada
Tacoma
Colorado
Fleming
Utah
Ottawa
Ills
Father Malone
Goff
New York
Lamoreux
General Land
Sensation in Fair will contest over 40 million estate
In San Francisco March 19 a fresh will offering a rival probate claim in the James G. Fair estate stirred a sensational legal battle. The new document, alleged to be later than the prior will, would divide the estate nearly evenly among Virginia Fair, Mrs. Oelrichs heirs, and Charles Fair, granting Charles a $500000 instant legacy. Executives named include Angus, Crothers, and Dr. Mark Livingston. The case, already involving forgery suspicions, was adjourned to April 2 for further proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James G. Fair
Slack
Reuben Lloyd
Virginia Fair
Herman Oelrichs
New York
Charles Fair
Lloyd
Messrs
Angus and Crothers
Mark Livingston
Angus and
Crothers
Proclamation Bans Texas Cattle Imports Into South Dakota
March 19. Governor Sheldon issues a proclamation prohibiting all Texas cattle imports into South Dakota for one year due to pleuro-pneumonia and other contagious diseases. The ban draws concern from stockmen in both states as South Dakota buyers yearly spend 8 to 10 million dollars on yearling Texans. The restriction covers cattle south of a line from San Francisco to North Carolina.
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Texas
Sioux Falls
Sheldon
South Dakota
San Francisco
North Carolina
Justice Jackson May Resign From Supreme Court
Washington sources say Justice Jackson plans to resign if his health prevents return to active work after the court’s summer vacation, with a decision likely next fall.
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Jackson
Washington
Supreme Court
Seven Escape From Liberty Jail In March Incident
In Liberty Ohio on March 19 a window at the police station was opened by an unknown person while officers were away, allowing seven of eleven prisoners confined in the jail corridor to be released.
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Liberty
Trrrin, O
Bill Cook's Partner Arrested in Eddy Event
ALBUQUERQUE N M March 19 A special announces the arrest of Jim Turner Bill Cook's partner at Eddy N M by Deputy United States Marshal Perry the same officer who caught Bill Cook.
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Bill Cook
Albuquerque
N. M
Jim Turner
Eddy, N. M
United States
Perry
Parson Davies Forfeit Arrives for Ryan Burge Match
Parson Davies posted a forfeit of 500 dollars to arrange a match with Tommy Ryan against Dick Burge of England. The forfeit arrived from Chicago as the arrangements moved forward in New York on March 19.
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Parson Davies
New York
Tommy Ryan
Dick Burge
England
Chicago
Kilrain O Donnel Fight Ends In Draw In Boston
Kilrain and O Donnel battled to a draw after eight rounds in Boston March 9. Kilrain held the edge in the final round, with a slight advantage tallying the closing moments of the contest.
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Kilrain-O'Donnel
Boston
Kilrain-O’donnel
Kilrain
Pension Clerk Brayton Drops Dead in Washington
William T. Brayton, a pension office clerk who came from Wisconsin, collapsed and died on a Washington street on March 19. The incident was reported from Washieton.
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Washieton
William T. Brayton
Pension Office
Wisconsin
Bondholders Seek Judgment Over Denver Leadville Gunnison Bonds
A New York suit seeks almost 2 million dollars in bond principal and interest from Union Pacific regarding the Denver Leadville and Gunnison Railway collateral trust bonds. Plaintiffs Budge Peabody and Decopper say 1,687 bonds sold in 1894 left a balance of 1,746,840 plus interest due, with payment defined by the trust agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
New York
Supreme Court
Union Pacific Railway Company
Denver, Leadville and Gunnison
Henry Budge
Charles A. Peabody
Henry Decopper
Union Pacifico Railway Company
No Settlement In Sight In Elks Meeting
In Chicago on March 19 the Order of Elks meeting at the Auditorium hotel in Omaha sessioned all day to reconcile factions named Jamestown and Atlantic City. E. M. Bartlett of Omaha was chosen presiding officer with about 50 lodges represented. Delegates expressed that a satisfactory settlement seemed impossible at present.
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ChicaGo
Order of Elks
Omaha
Atlantic City
Auditorium Hotel
E. M. Bartlett
Western Men Move to Maryland as Wisconsin Farmers Settle
In Baltimore on March 19 a large group of farmers from Wisconsin Minnesota and other northwestern states are relocating to Maryland. More than 10 000 acres along the Patuxent River in the southern part of the state have been taken by a Wisconsin farmer colony to cultivate watermelons and cantaloupes. The advance guard has arrived and the remainder will follow this week. In Chicago on March 19 a report from Omaha says government officials will not appear in the foreclosure suit brought by the trustees for the first mortgage bondholders in the Union Pacific matter.
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Washington
State Department
Nicaragua
Great Britain
General Barrios
Guzman
Venezuela
United States
Maryland
Baltimore
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Patuxent River
Chicago
Omaha
John C. Cowin
Union Pacific
Swedish Lutheran Conference closes at Lindsburg
The 25th annual meeting of the Augustana synod of the Swedish Lutheran church in session at Lindsburg has closed. The conference includes the states of Kansas Nebraska California and the Columbia conference.
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Swedish Lutheran Conference
Sauna
Kan
Augustana Synod
Swedish Lutheran Church
Lindsburg
Kansas
Nebraska
California
Columbia
Hibernian Society Dinner Honors Navy Secretary in Philadelphia
Relief of Irish emigrants marks 124th anniversary with Hon. H. A. Herbert chief guest at the Continental hotel. In Woonsocket Rhode Island 1,000 workers return to Hillville rubber mills as calendar room work begins after weeks of closure.
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Philadelphia
The
Hibernian Society For the Relief
Ireland
Continental Hotel
H. A. Herbert
Navy
Henry Delaney Acquitted in Abbie Oliver Murder Case
In Moreanthnip on March 19 the jury found Henry Delaney not guilty of the murder of Abbie Oliver. The verdict ends the long trial that gripped the town and sparked local debate about the case.
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Henry Delaney
Moreanthnip
Abbie Oliver
Severe storm in Alabama causes widespread damage and fatalities
News from Alabama reports heavy rains and strong winds damaging homes and livestock across several sections. A cyclone wrecked W. O. Copeland’s house, injuring six, while a 9 year old girl suffered multiple injuries. Goosa river flood drowned Jacob Anderson, his wife, and baby. a negro servant survived. Hundreds of cattle drowned and 100 barns wrecked. three loggers missing. Separately in Oklahoma Territory cowboys clashed with thieves, killing Chip Baxter and Ed Burwell, wounding James Byron. fourteen men involved.
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GapspEn
Ala
W. O. Copeland
Copeland
Lucy Haversham
Drewton
Eufala
Goosa
Jacob Anderson
Coosa
Washington
Woodwark
O. T
Ultimatum Sent To Spain Demands Prompt Disavowal
Cablegram from Gris H Am informs Marlo San that on March 8 the US mail steamship Allianca was fired upon by a Spanish gunboat off Cape Maysi near Cuba while en route from Colon to New York. The response demands Spain’s immediate disavowal and regret, and orders to halt interference with American commerce through the Windward Passage.
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Marlo San
Allianca Amir
Mapriv
Taylor
Madrid
United States Mail
Allianca
Colon
New York
Cuba
Cape Maysi
United States
Caribbean Sea
Spain
Grisham
Spanish coastal tragedy reports forty bodies washed ashore
In the chamber of deputies Prime Minister Sagasta spoke of unresolved details on the cruiser Reina Regente but kept hope for her safety. Admiral Beranger recalled ordering gun overweight testing in 1892. Reports say forty bodies washed ashore on the Spanish coast from the recent storm, none belonging to the Reina Regente.
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Manorip
Chamber of Deputies
Sagasta
Raina Regente
Beranger
Reina Ragente
Will Extradite Jabez Balfour in Argentina Assent
The Times Buenos Ayres correspondent reports the Argentine government has decided to extradite Jabez Spencer Balfour, sought in England over the Liberator Building Society frauds. This follows assurances from Buenos Aires authorities that the necessary steps will be taken.
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Jabez Balfour
London
Times
Buenos Ayres
Jabez Spencer Balfour
England
Liberator Building Society
Death of Lady Jaqueline in Rome Records Quiet End
Lady Mary Alva Jaqueline, twin daughter of the Duchess of Manchester and formerly Consuelo Yznaga of New York, died in Rome on March 16 while in Italy.
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Jaqueline
Rpme
Mary Alva Jaqueline
Duchess of Manchester
Consuelo Yznaga
New York
Italy
Rival Premier Ribot backs extra sugar tax
Paris March 16 at a banquet the premier M Ribot pledged support for a proposal to impose an extra tax on all sugar from outside Europe. Washington March 16 secretary Herbert will recognize and confirm naval cadet nominations handed in before noon March 4. Boston March 16 two hundred Young Democrats dined with Carrol D Wright addressing arbitration and conciliation. Washington March 18 US delegates named for international prison congress in Paris June 10 for ten days. Rio Janeiro March 16 government approves loan use to redeem paper currency. Halifax March 16 English syndicate bids £50,000 for coal lands between Sydney and Mira in Cape Breton.
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Ribot
Paris
M. Ribot
Washington
Herbert
Congress
Department
International Prison
Cleveland
United States
International Prison Congress
Milligan
Pittsburg
Brinkerhoff
Mansfield
National Prison Association
F. H. Wines
Springfield
Iil
Samuel J. Barrows
The
Christian Register
Boston
R. W. McClanaghrey
Chicago
Illinois State Reformatory
M. G. Walls
St. Paul
Minn
Charlton C. Lewis
Corporation
New York City
J. 8. Apple
Board of State Charities
Denver
8. H. Lindley
Whittier
Cal
Coal Lands
Hallifax
Sydney
Mira
Caps Breton
Syrup of Figs Remedy Promoted by California Fig Syrup Co
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and aids kidneys, liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims universal satisfaction, health benefits, and notes bottles sell for 50 cents and 1 dollar, with the California firm as the sole manufacturer.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Woonsocker
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Rio
Jangrro
S.S. S
WM. S. Loomis
Shreveport
Swift Specific CO
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Office
Insurance White
Appleman Bros
Atlantic
Iowa
Ripans
Ripans Chemical CO
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